Water supply

Local News

Durango City Council approves rezoning of Grandview property to low-density residential use

Councilors break from Planning Commission recommendation to reject reclassification

January 18, 2024

Local News

Sticks in snow

Snowtography sites in the southwest could foster more climate-resilient forests

October 16, 2023

Local News

Bill seeks to ensure clean water for tribal communities

says too many tribal members forced to travel long distances for ‘fundamental human right’

July 19, 2023

Local News

Water restrictions might be issued in Durango as a result of busted pipe at Goeglein Gulch

Largest municipal customers asked to voluntarily limit use

July 5, 2023

Local News

Water line break in east Durango closes Goeglein Gulch Road for repairs

run dry for residents in at least three subdivisions

June 30, 2023

Local News

Long-awaited water dock opens in western La Plata County

‘It saves time, it saves money, it saves fuel,’ says elected official

June 27, 2023

Local News

Bennet introduces Headwaters Protection Act in Congress

Legislation would work to protect watersheds and forestry across the U.S.

June 7, 2023

Local News

City of Durango seeks partial design completion for first phase of Lake Nighthorse pipeline

Utilities manager says this will be a collaborative effort with community stakeholders

May 11, 2023

Local News

Vallecito Reservoir prepares for above-average runoff

of Reclamation expects inflow to be more than double reservoir’s capacity

May 10, 2023

Local News

Q&A: Durango water-rights activist uses social media to educate

Lehto has 48,000 followers after one year on Tiktok

May 4, 2023

Regional News

Cloud seeding catching on amid Rocky Mountain region’s two-decade drought

Technique has been used around the world and in the Rockies for more than 50 years

April 30, 2023

Regional News

Lorelei Cloud is first-ever tribal member on Colorado’s top water board

Cloud, a Southern Ute tribal member, breaks down her ideas on water issues, basin tensions and possible collaborations

April 28, 2023

Local News

How has domestic water changed lives in western La Plata County?

Residents have less concern about washing dishes, doing laundry and watering flowers

April 23, 2023

Regional News

Colorado legislature plans to form Colorado River task force

Legislative leadership are looking to a 15-member task force to recommend solutions

April 20, 2023

Regional News

Colo. representative is running a bill to fix trailer park water

Legislation from Rep. Velasco would establish a new Colorado testing program to address ‘secondary’ water quality related to smell, taste…

April 18, 2023

Regional News

What Colorado water officials think of the federal government’s proposed Colorado River cuts

water agencies say the onus is on Lower Basin states to carve a path forward

April 18, 2023

Local News

Two months later, some Lightner Creek residents have water

‘I’m so happy, I’m going to take a shower tonight,’ says resident

April 15, 2023

Nation & World

U.S. floats options to reduce water pulled from Colorado River

administration charts two paths forward but declines to take sides

April 12, 2023

Local News

What to expect from an above-average spring runoff

reservoirs are likely to fill; meanwhile, rapid snowmelt could result in flooding

April 7, 2023

Regional News

Biden administration rolls out $585 million for Western water projects

Colorado projects will receive $68.3 million, the third-most of any state

April 6, 2023

Regional News

Colorado River Basin reservoirs still face grim outlook despite healthy snowpack

snow accumulation offers water officials a breather as they face the basin’s long-term drought

April 4, 2023

Local News

Food and water: A future that is one and the same

Efficient use is conservation, say farmers at Southwestern Water Conservation District’s annual seminar

April 3, 2023

Local News

City to accommodate certified public water operators as it ends fire hydrant leasing program

on Wheels owner relieved business can continue

March 31, 2023

Local News

Bennet starts a conversation to emphasize forest health

a subcommittee hearing, the senator advocated for fire prevention and forest restoration

March 31, 2023